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E391 DMB

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,424 mi
Last recorded182,424 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE391 DMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 182,424 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 182,397 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 182,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 170,710 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 176,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 25 Jul 2005 176,710 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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E391 DMB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E391 DMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E391 DMB registered?

E391 DMB is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E391 DMB safe to buy?

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